School type High School Grades Year 7 - 10 Enrolment 650 Phone +61 2 6205 7676 Founded 1996 | Principal Bill Thompson Age range 12-17 Average class size 25-30 Number of students 650 Education system State school | |
Address Heidelberg Street, Conder ACT 2906, Australia Similar Caroline Chisholm School‑ S, Mount Stromlo High Sch, Calwell High School, Melrose High School, Wanniassa School Senior C | ||
Lanyon High School is a secondary school located in Conder, Australian Capital Territory. It serves the Lanyon Valley and surrounding rural areas in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, Australia. The school was established in 1996 by the ACT department of education to address the needs of young people in years 7 – 10 as they move from primary school to further education, training or employment.
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History
There is a lot of history in the school walls, such as the Canberran singing legend himself, Timomatic. The school has had many visits from famous names of the world, and has been interviewed by WIN News.
School Structure
The school is split into four sub schools:
Buildings
Lanyon's main building is two stories high. The top level is Green (English/SOSE/LOTE) and the bottom is split into two areas, Red (The Arts and Technology) and Gold (Maths/Science/PE). The school has four computer labs plus a library. There are six science labs, as well as a separate dance and drama room. The majority of rooms are equipped with smartboards.
School Houses
Students participate in the Athletics carnival, Swimming Carnival and the Cross country in their school houses. Students are placed into school houses according to their surname.
Enrolment
Lanyon High School enrolls students in Year 7 from a number of feeder primary schools, including Gordon, Conder and Bonython Primary Schools. For year 8 - 10 enrolments are accepted for students living in the area according to vacant spaces available at the school.
Lanyon Cluster
The Lanyon Cluster schools are: